Wealth Focused Policy Doubted By Commentator
A commentator argues policy is based on wealth accumulation rather than needs, criticizing the technocratic approach and urging a shift toward equity and social welfare.
Bridgeport Evening Farmer in Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
8
Foreign-born Americans in Canada enlistment at war
The piece notes that Americans in Canada enlist in larger numbers relative to their population, especially those of British descent in Quebec. It argues these immigrants and their children feel Canadian in spirit, driven by roots, home, and opportunity, and will fight for the country of their adoption.
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Canada
Geray
Ada
United States
Sk Coking
Partisan tensions evident in Wilson era tariff debate
The article critiques partisan views on tariffs and foreign goods, noting Congress acts to prevent surpluses while newspapers praise reforms. It contrasts calls for scientific tariff study with political maneuvering, and questions leaders' courage in crisis, referencing Hughes and Wilson.
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Cdm
Wilsgqn
Europe
Congress
United States
Tariff Commission
Nord
Mexico
Wilson
Hughes
Iitania
Washington
The Fighting Spirit in Youth At War Fronts
Observers note militiamen called to the front show a strong fighting instinct in youth. Many go willingly despite fear, viewing war as grim and brutal rather than glamorous. The urge to serve is deep seated, rooted in long human inheritance, and persists despite reports of European conflict.
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Europe
Federal Inheritance Tax Sparks Moderately Logical Debate
The Hartford Courant criticizes the federal inheritance tax as illogical and unfair for heirs, arguing it taxes decedents’ accumulated wealth despite the decedent not benefiting from the funds. The paper contends the tax is less burdensome yet offensive to state citizens.
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Hartford” Courant
Courant
Heney backs Wilson as Roosevelts foes gain
Francis J. Heney of San Francisco telegraphs President Wilson pledging support for re election. He denounces Hughes and Roosevelt faction control of the Republican nominating machinery and argues for a direct presidential primary to empower voters. Heney cites prior Progressive party role and criticizes Hughes for Supreme Court tenure and party bosses.
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Washington
Francis J. Heney
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Wilson
Heney
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles E Highes
Hughes
Chicago
Progressive Party
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Committee
Roosevelt
Republican National Committee
Pennsylve
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Barn Rr
Jane Wackets
Elihu Root
Supreme Court of the United States
Republican Party
Penrose
Crané
Congress
New York
Philander C. Knox
Portland
Ore
Senator Mitchell
Oregon
Taft
National Progressive Party
Republic
Roiss Penrose
Pennsylvania
Murray Crane
William Barnes
The Sage of Sing Sing and Dr George Kirchwey
Dr George Washington Kirchwey, appointed warden of Sing Sing at year start, is a renowned legal scholar and peace advocate born in Detroit sixty one years ago. He promotes humane prison policies and chairs the American Peace Society, while commenting on international law and war aims.
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George Washington Kirchwey
Columbia University Law School
Sing Sing Prison
Detroit
Kirchwey
Thomas Mott Osborne
Sing Sing
Whitman
New York
Osborne
American Peace Society
Theodore Burton
Ohio
Yale
New York State
Albany
Union University
Albany Law School
Kent
Law School
Columbia University
United States
Belgium
Jit’ap
Supreme Court of Nating
Fifth Baron de Freyne, once US private, dies a noble soldier
Arthur Reginald French, the Hon. Arthur, became the fifth Baron de Freyne in 1913. Born July 8 1879 he left the British Army in 1905 for the United States service. In the Philippines he earned $2000 a year and spent it freely while posing as a bachelor.
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America
United States Infantry
Philippines
Sam
Soldiers in Colonia Dublan Stage Mexican Sports
Pershing's column soldiers in northern Mexico pass time awaiting orders by performing athletic stunts in Colonia Dublan.
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Mexico
Pershing
Colonia Dublan
The Dog Days and the Dog Star Myth Explained
The article explains that the traditional dog days run from July 24 to August 24 or August 4 to September 4 but Sirius has little to do with heat. It traces the origins in Egyptian Sothic years and medieval astrology. It notes the myth that dogs go mad in this period is unfounded.
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Mediterranean
Glorious Pitching Feats From 1912 Slipit Into Memory
A nostalgic look recalls Rube Marquard’s 19th straight win in 1912, Johnson’s 16 straight AL mark, Smoky Joe Wood’s 16 game streak, and Baxter Sparks’ 21 straight in 1904. The piece notes vitality tolls from long.win sequences, plus stray notes on rice at weddings and track warnings.
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Rube Marquard
Richard
Brooklyn Dodgers
Southpaw
Tim Keefe
New York
Marquard
Walter Johnson
Senators
Yankees
Johnson
Smoky Joe
Wood
Red Sox
Browns
Joe
Baxter Sparks
Sparks
Yazoo City
Miss
Sparke
25th Carrizal survivor held in Juarez custody
El Paso July 3 Corporal F. X. Cooke the 25th Carrizal survivor taken captive by Mexican troops is held in Juarez. Mexican commandant General Francisco Gonzales said he expects orders to turn Cooke over to American authorities. Cooke survived a week in the desert after being captured near Villa Ahuamada.
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el Paso
F. x. Cooke
Carrizal
Juarez
Francisco Gonales
Jacinta Trevino
Cooke
Villa Ahuamada
10Th Cavalry
National Guard
Connecticut National Guard
Sierra Blanca
Here
National Guardsmen At Border Getting Accustomed to Heath
National Guardsmen at border stations begin training to prepare for hard service. Officers push to turn recruits into seasoned troops while avoiding overworking in extreme heat. Most arrive in excellent shape but many are unaccustomed to the climate. Boy Scouts greet troops with sandwiches and coffee at car windows.
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